1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2857 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
| Model | Appia | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |
